The On Preaching Podcast is dedicated to helping you preach faithfully, clearly, and better. This is a place where we can sit together and talk about the important, nature, and practice of faithful, Christ-centered, biblical preaching.
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We foster confessional integrity, liturgical preservation, and preaching that doesn’t stink.
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The "First Principle" podcasts which are numbered # are a great tool for believers to go over the essentials of the Christian Faith. The "Mysteries of God's Word" podcasts are an indepth study of Scripture. The other podcasts are sermons that have been given, some verse by verse and others topical. It is my passion to be true to God and His Word. To preach in such a way that people can easily see the LORD as our Creator and as our Redeemer. To understand that Jesus is the same yesterday, tod ...
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Greetings my friend! Thank you for your faith. As a preacher; I preach, minister, and build from a perspective of living on the road as a trucker for most of my life, forty years and well over three million miles. The road is a hard lifestyle, and thus builds a hard preaching style. Being direct and having a mindset that says, I may never see you again, puts grit into my ministry. Turn onto JESUS... because, this may be your last opportunity. We don't know what's around the next bend in the ...
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The Ministry Forum Podcast exists to inspire, support, and connect ministry leaders across Canada, offering valuable insights for those involved in preaching, pastoral care, youth, and children’s ministry and everything in between. In each episode, we feature engaging conversations with experienced ministry leaders, theologians, and practitioners as they share their wisdom, stories, and practical advice. Our mission is to empower you with the tools and knowledge you need to thrive in your mi ...
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Weekly messages from the Preach It, Teach It speaking team are provided for your spiritual enrichment and encouragement. If you are a pastor, these resources are a great source of inspiration for your own messages!
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Legendary Life | Transform Your Body, Upgrade Your Health & Live Your Best Life
Celebrity Fitness Trainer & Longevity Enthusiast Ted Ryce
The Legendary Life is a fun and enlightening look at health fitness, nutrition, biohacking, fat loss, anti-aging, and cutting-edge health advice from celebrity fitness trainer Ted Ryce. Ted's clientele consists of celebrities, including Richard Branson, Ricky Martin, and Robert Downey Jr., CEOs of multimillion-dollar companies, and other high performers. He breaks down countless health topics and provides science-backed solutions and the most effective, uncommon strategies to rapidly lose we ...
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Real estate investor marketing tips, insights, and strategies for finding high-quality motivated seller leads that convert. Learn more at: https://www.motivatedleads.com/. Welcome to Eat, Sleep, Invest! Each week, we interview industry leaders and experts to deliver top marketing insights for real estate investors. We'll also analyze many crucial real estate investing topics such as identifying and evaluating investment properties, securing financing, managing rental properties, and more! I' ...
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This is your go-to podcast for real growth in real life. Hosted by life coach Jenn Johnson, The Rapid Rise Podcast is made for the busy woman who’s doing it all—whether you're climbing the corporate ladder, managing a household, juggling both, or simply trying to keep up with the pace of life. You’re ambitious. You care deeply. And you're craving change—but let’s be honest, adding one more thing to your already full plate can feel overwhelming. That’s where Rapid Rise comes in. Each short, i ...
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Welcome to Faith Meets Academia! Struggling to connect your faith with everyday life, career ambitions, or academic pursuits? Hosted by a university professor and ordained minister, Dr. Adrian Reynolds, this podcast will help you translate your faith-based values into personal growth, professional development, and academic success. Faith Meets Academia emphasizes that faith and work can forge a mutually sustaining partnership. Each episode breaks down complex academic concepts into everyday ...
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PROCLAIM! -- the podcast that teaches every Bible-believing Christian how to preach the Gospel by any means necessary in many different settings, including using the internet and the new "podcast pulpit". If you are a Christian, you should be preaching the Gospel and the Word of God in some way, shape, form, or fashion because Jesus Christ said, "Go ye into all the world and preach the Gospel." In the New Testament, the word "preach" simply means "to herald or proclaim" the good news of the ...
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Drafting the Past is a podcast devoted to the craft of writing history. Each episode features an interview with a historian about the joys and challenges of their work as a writer.
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Along with partners committed to changing the world, Dr. Michael Youssef is leading the way for people living in spiritual darkness to discover the light of Christ. By passionately proclaiming uncompromising Truth through print, web, television, and radio, this international team of experts is uniquely providing hope that is revolutionizing lives at home — and around the world.What began as a small local radio ministry in 1988 has grown into an international ministry reaching millions for Ch ...
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Along with partners committed to changing the world, Dr. Michael Youssef is leading the way for people living in spiritual darkness to discover the light of Christ. By passionately proclaiming uncompromising Truth through print, web, television, and radio, this international team of experts is uniquely providing hope that is revolutionizing lives at home — and around the world.What began as a small local radio ministry in 1988 has grown into an international ministry reaching millions for Ch ...
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Follow one church's journey as they depart from modern church growth trends and reinvent themselves by equipping everyday Christians to live out their faith in real life. Find episodes and show notes at www.dereksanford.com/reinventingchurch
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We believe nothing is more important than the clear, compelling, and Spirit-anointed preaching of God's holy word. As you hear, believe and live God's word, real and lasting transformation will take place in your life. We invite you to listen to messages from our current sermon series. On our website at www.wearecentral.org, you can also download a copy of The Scrolls, a unique devotional tool written to coincide with the message. Use The Scrolls for personal reflection, small group discussi ...
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Welcome to Flow Church's Podcast! This podcast is a tool to aid you in your private time by talking about Jesus less and talking to Jesus more.
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WIN Radio Hour (fka JWN Radio Hour) is a weekly audio program presented by Writtenhouse and executive produced by Jacob Laguerre. We share practical strategies, concepts and tools for your life and business in the form of audiobooks, spoken word, interviews and more. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/winradiohour/support
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We help those who want to be extraordinary health and fitness coaches by breaking down the tools and strategies they need to grow and develop their craft so that they can become "top of the class" as well as build a business that contributes to massive growth. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecoachsmind/support
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At August, we help large-scale, enterprise organizations deepen their capacity to learn and adapt fast enough to realize their purpose – with structures, processes, and tools that help them sense and respond to the shifting world around them. But how do WE realize our purpose? Do we practice what we preach? Welcome to Emergent Agenda! The podcast about what we're up to - how we're structured, how we team, what crazy hopes and dreams we have for August that we're *trying* to turn into reality.
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Matt & Nat are Mindset, Life & Health Coaches here to help you create Holistic Success and Freedom in your life. Whether it’s improving our relationships, becoming a better parent, feeling happier and more motivated, improving our health & wellbeing or even aligning our career with our purpose; a richer and more meaningful life awaits us all. Matt & Nat will share with you life changing tools, hacks and applicable action steps that anyone can use to create long lasting positive change in you ...
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Coaching For Pastors - Daily Coaching, Encouragement, and Support for Pastors
Jeff Keady - Coaching For Pastors
The Coaching For Pastors Podcast provides coaching, encouragement, and support to pastors - regardless of gender, denomination, or church size. Until we meet our first over-encouraged pastor, we will produce weekday Quick Hit episodes (Mon-Fri) that are under ten minutes long, and Saturday Weekend Editions, which are closer to an hour, where conversations with guests will challenge and inspire you! Share this podcast with other pastors, unless they're over-encouraged already. Yeah, we didn't ...
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Thrive Differently is a podcast dedicated to exploring the stories and strategies of successful individuals who have made an impact in their industries by embracing their differences. Coach Nicole Aquila offers a unique blend of solo episodes and interviews with experts, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders from a variety of fields. In her solo episodes, Coach Nicole shares her own insights and experiences on topics such as strategy, mindset, and putting impact and quirk into work. She provide ...
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This is the confessional for the art, entrepreneurialism, and exaltation of handcrafted soaps; cosmetics; and perfumes. It's also a celebration of those who learn it, make it, sell it, teach it, preach it, and everything in between. You may be thinking a podcast dedicated to soap sounds boring, but I can assure you that something with a reputation as clean as soap most definitely has a filthy and entertaining side. It’s also a peek behind the shower curtain of my universe of beauty, bathing, ...
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Episode 65: Omar Valerio-Jiménez Puts in the Hours
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51:54Drafting the Past is a show about the craft of writing history, hosted by historian and writer Kate Carpenter. In this episode, Kate is joined by historian Dr. Omar Valerio-Jiménez. Omar is a professor of history at the University of Texas at San Antonio, where he is also an associate dean for graduate studies. He originally worked as an engineer b…
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TGC 506 - Digital Tools for an Ancient Church
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45:23In this episode, we’re talking about one of the most overlooked yet essential tools for church outreach today: search engine optimization (SEO) and making the most of Google. Whether you’re a pastor, church administrator, or volunteer managing your church’s website, this conversation will equip you with practical strategies to ensure your church is…
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Season Three of the Ministry Forum Podcast launches May 20! After wrapping Season Two before Holy Week to give listeners time to catch up, we’re excited to share what’s ahead. We hope your Easter season was both meaningful and renewing. This new, shorter season begins with an inspiring conversation with Rev. Dr. Sandra Beardsall on ecumenical share…
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Genesis 48 - Israel Blesses Ephraim and Manasseh - The Mysteries of God's Word
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19:12Send us a text Israel (Jacob) blesses his grandsons Ephraim and Manasseh in Genesis 48, deliberately crossing his hands to give the greater blessing to the younger son. This powerful chapter illustrates God's sovereign choice and how divine plans often work contrary to human expectations and cultural traditions. • Joseph brings his sons Manasseh an…
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Episode 41 - Mental Health and Ministry: Caring for Yourself to Lead Others
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24:13Send us a text Drawing from a 2023 study by Mental Health America, Dr. A uncovers the staggering prevalence of mental illness, substance use disorders, and suicidal thoughts in communities of faith. Pastors, often the pillars of support, face unique challenges like burnout and the difficult decision of stepping away from their calling. Prioritizing…
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#182 | Principles of Evangelistic Preaching
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17:30Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better. 2 Timothy 4:5 exhorts the one who preaches the word (2 Timothy 4:2) to "do the work of an evangelist." W What are the principles of evangelistic preaching? The messenger of evangelistic preaching is the preacher The place of evangeli…
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TGC 505 – Thinking Out Loud (Easter 4)
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1:07:36Two pastors thinking out loud about the upcoming Gospel reading. This episode is devoted to the Gospel reading for the Fourth Sunday of Easter, John 16: 16-22. ----more---- Host: Fr. Jason Braaten Regular Guest: Fr. Dave Petersen ----more---- Become a Patron! You can subscribe to the Journal here: https://www.gottesdienst.org/subscribe/ You can rea…
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Episode 46: How Faith-Based Leaders Can Support Mental Health Without Replacing Professional Support Services
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25:44Send us a text List of national mental health resources with contact information descriptions of when to use each one: 1. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline •Phone: Call or Text 988 •Website: 988lifeline.org •When to use: If you or someone you know is in emotional distress or thinking about suicide. Also for general mental health crises. Available 24/7 …
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630: Building Muscle & Getting Fit in Your 40s: Expert Secrets for Long-Term Success
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20:35Think building muscle after 40 means grinding yourself into the ground? Think again. In this special episode, Ted shares expert insights from Dr. Eric Helms, Cliff Wilson, and Dr. Jorn Trommelen—giving you a science-backed blueprint to build strength, fight muscle loss, and stay consistent without burning out. Listen now to learn the real keys to l…
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Plan to watch Dr. Michael Youssef on this week’s episode of Leading The Way! You’ll hear how the bold claim of Jesus of being The Bread of Life impacts lives of Christians in 2025! Make it a point to join Dr. Youssef for his brand-new series, The Exclusivity of Jesus – it will change the direction of your life!Be equipped with the tools you need to…
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Watch Dr. Michael Youssef from Leading The WayBe equipped with the tools you need to study the Bible in 2025! Click this link to learn more about this month's special resource: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/913/29By Dr. Michael Youssef
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TGC 504 – The Church’s Year of Grace (Easter 4)
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29:14This is a recording of the sermon for The Fourth Sunday of Easter from George Stoeckhardt’s book Grace Upon Grace: Gospel Sermons for the Church Year, reprinted by Steadfast Press. ----more---- Read by: Fr. Matt Moss ----more---- Become a Patron! WE HAVE MERCH! You can subscribe to the Journal here: https://www.gottesdienst.org/subscribe/ You can r…
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[From the Archives] TGC 169 — Cultivating Family Piety
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52:49In our episode on Raising Up Men, a listener asked a question about a topic brought up tangentially to what we were discussing. The question: “How do you wrangle little ones for family devotions?” In this episode, Adam and I answer that question and offer some other thoughts on how to cultivate a family piety. ----more---- Host: Fr. Jason Braaten R…
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Genesis 47 - Faith in Foreign Lands - The Mysteries of God's Word
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24:06Send us a text Jacob's family settles in the land of Goshen during the severe famine, demonstrating God's providence in protecting His covenant people even in foreign lands. The chapter reveals the striking contrast between the Egyptian people who surrender all possessions to survive and Jacob's family who flourishes under divine protection. • Jose…
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Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better. Why should you prioritize your study time in sermon preparation? Study is a practical necessity. Study is a sacred duty. Study is a wonderful privilege. Study is a strategic opportunity. Study is a faithful stewardship. Study is a sp…
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26: Season Finale! What have we learned so far in our transition to a missional model? | Televangelists | Lessons from a 40-Day digital fast | Holy Week Reflections
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42:05Derek and Danielle reflect on six lessons they've learned this season as they transition from a church growth model to a missional multiplication model. For full show notes, visit: https://dereksanford.com/reinventingchurchBy Derek Sanford
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TGC 502 – Thinking Out Loud (Easter 3)
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1:09:31Two pastors thinking out loud about the upcoming Gospel reading. This episode is devoted to the Gospel reading for the Third Sunday of Easter, John 10:11–16. ----more---- Host: Fr. Jason Braaten Regular Guest: Fr. Dave Petersen ----more---- Become a Patron! You can subscribe to the Journal here: https://www.gottesdienst.org/subscribe/ You can read …
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Success Story: How a 53-Year-Old Entrepreneur Transformed His Health & Mindset in Just 3 Days with the VIP Intensive
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13:06Meet Laurens, a 53-year-old entrepreneur who was working out consistently but feeling stuck. He struggled with a shoulder injury, workout confusion, and lack of motivation. After joining Ted’s VIP Intensive, Laurens experienced a complete 180° breakthrough — physically, mentally, and emotionally. Listen now!…
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What Happens After Easter? (Jonathan Youssef)
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28:29Watch Dr. Michael Youssef from Leading The WayBe equipped with the tools you need to study the Bible in 2025! Click this link to learn more about this month's special resource: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/913/29By Dr. Michael Youssef
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What Happens After Easter? (Jonathan Youssef)
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28:29Dr. Michael Youssef invites Dr. Jonathan Youssef to teach this week’s episode of Leading The Way. You’ll be reminded of Jesus’s challenge, following the resurrection, encouraging Christian believers to evangelize, follow, and focus on the risen King! Be encouraged this week on Leading The Way!Be equipped with the tools you need to study the Bible i…
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TGC 501 – The Church’s Year of Grace (Easter 3)
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29:14This is a recording of the sermon for The Third Sunday of Easter from George Stoeckhardt’s book Grace Upon Grace: Gospel Sermons for the Church Year, reprinted by Steadfast Press. ----more---- Read by: Fr. Matt Moss ----more---- Become a Patron! WE HAVE MERCH! You can subscribe to the Journal here: https://www.gottesdienst.org/subscribe/ You can re…
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Welcome to Rapid Rise – Growth on the Go with Jenn Johnson — the podcast for busy women who crave personal growth but don’t have hours to spare. Each week, you’ll get quick, powerful episodes packed with mindset shifts, actionable tools, and real talk to help you reclaim your confidence, clarity, and voice. Because you don’t need more pressure—you …
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Episode 64: Emily Herring Listens For the Rhythm
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49:37Welcome back to Drafting the Past, a podcast where we talk all about the craft of writing history. I’m Kate Carpenter and for this episode, I’m delighted to be joined on the podcast by Dr. Emily Herring. As you’ll hear, I’ve been following Emily’s career for a while now, and I was eager to ask about her first book and her shift from academia to ful…
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Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better. In this episode, H.B. discusses seven marks of a prayer-saturated sermon. Pray for wisdom as you plan the sermon. Pray for illumination as you study the text. Pray for obedience as you learn the truth. Pray for clarity as you craft t…
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TGC 500 — The American Interim (Part 2)
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1:07:53The Augsburg Interim was a tumultuous time in the history of the Lutheran Church. With outside pressure and from within to compromise and capitulate, the time was tumultuous but also revelatory and clarifying. In this first episode, Karl Hess begins to take us through how the Lutheran Church in America is experiencing it’s own Interim. ----more----…
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Genesis 46 - Jacob's Journey to Egypt - The Mysteries of God's Word
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22:01Send us a text Jacob journeys to Egypt with his entire family after receiving divine reassurance that God will be with him and make his descendants into a great nation there. The emotional reunion between Jacob and Joseph after 22 years of separation reafirms God's providence through all things to fulfill His purpose. • God appears to Jacob in a ni…
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Two pastors thinking out loud about the upcoming Gospel reading. This episode is devoted to the Gospel reading for the Second Sunday of Easter, John 20:19–31. ----more---- Host: Fr. Jason Braaten Regular Guest: Fr. Dave Petersen ----more---- Become a Patron! You can subscribe to the Journal here: https://www.gottesdienst.org/subscribe/ You can read…
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25. A New Approach to Developing People | The Tape Ministry | A simple format for staff trainings | A Unique Approach to Baby Dedications
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48:55Beyond hopping people from program to program and calling it discipleship. How can the church actually devleop people into Christilikenss. Join this fascinating conversation with Diane Wright. For full show notes visit: https://dereksanford.com/reinventingchurchBy Derek Sanford
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629: Ask Ted: How To Reverse The Aging Process: 3 Science-Backed Strategies
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25:17In today’s Ask Ted episode, Ted is going to answer the question: "What are the top 3 science-backed strategies to reverse the aging process?" He will dive into the science behind aging and share insights about the nine identified hallmarks of aging, will provide practical advice on three science-backed strategies to improve your health and longevit…
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Watch Dr. Michael Youssef from Leading The WayBe equipped with the tools you need to study the Bible in 2025! Click this link to learn more about this month's special resource: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/913/29By Dr. Michael Youssef
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Dr. Michael Youssef invites you to join him for a very special Easter episode of Leading The Way. You’ll be reminded of the life-changing truth that your eternal life depends on total surrender to the Resurrection of Jesus. Join him for Leading The Way and learn more about the worldwide ministry at LTW.org!Be equipped with the tools you need to stu…
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TGC 498 – The Church’s Year of Grace (Easter 2)
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28:40This is a recording of the sermon for The Second Sunday of Easter from George Stoeckhardt’s book Grace Upon Grace: Gospel Sermons for the Church Year, reprinted by Steadfast Press. ----more---- Read by: Fr. Matt Moss ----more---- Become a Patron! WE HAVE MERCH! You can subscribe to the Journal here: https://www.gottesdienst.org/subscribe/ You can r…
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DAY 237 ☕️ FRIDAY TRUTH CLASS — "The LORD is the true God." — APRIL 18, 2025.
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1:15:54Good Morning and Happy Friday! This is DAY 237 ☕️ FRIDAY TRUTH CLASS — "The LORD is the true God." — APRIL 18, 2025. See ya later! —JC. ★ Support this podcast ★By JOHN CHOQUE
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DAY 236 ☕️ THURSDAY TRUTH CLASS — "Fear ye not me ? saith the LORD." — APRIL 17, 2025.
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1:29:20Good Morning! This is DAY 236 ☕️ THURSDAY TRUTH CLASS — "Fear ye not me ? saith the LORD." — APRIL 17, 2025. See ya later! —JC. ★ Support this podcast ★By JOHN CHOQUE
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DAY 230 ☕️ FRIDAY TRUTH CLASS — "I am the LORD, and there is none else." (Isaiah 45.6 KJB)" — APRIL 11, 2025.
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3:01:34Howdy! "DAY 230 ☕️ FRIDAY TRUTH CLASS — "I am the LORD, and there is none else." (Isaiah 45.6 KJB)" — APRIL 11, 2025." Blessings. —JC. ★ Support this podcast ★By JOHN CHOQUE
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DAY 229 ☕️ THURSDAY TRUTH CLASS — "Hey neighbour, Be of good courage." — APRIL 10, 2025.
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1:04:19Thank you! "DAY 229 ☕️ THURSDAY TRUTH CLASS — "Hey neighbour, Be of good courage." — APRIL 10, 2025." —JC. ★ Support this podcast ★By JOHN CHOQUE
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DAY 228 ☕️ WEDNESDAY TRUTH CLASS — "Set your house in order." — APRIL 9, 2025.
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1:02:49God bless you my friend! "DAY 228 ☕️ WEDNESDAY TRUTH CLASS — "Set your house in order." — APRIL 9, 2025." Enjoy. —JC. ★ Support this podcast ★By JOHN CHOQUE
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DAY 227 ☕️ TUESDAY TRUTH CLASS — "The eyes of the blind shall be opened." — APRIL 8, 2025.
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1:15:29Hello friend! "DAY 227 ☕️ TUESDAY TRUTH CLASS — "The eyes of the blind shall be opened." — APRIL 8, 2025." Yes, I'm attempting to update. Thanks! —JC. ★ Support this podcast ★By JOHN CHOQUE
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